While there are many diseases and ailments that people get in White Plains, New Rochelle, Bronxville, Yonkers, Westchester County, NY, and the surrounding areas that they can fully recover from, Hepatitis B is something that we don’t yet have a cure for. However, working with our team at Gastroenterology of Hudson Valley can mean that there are a number of protocols that we can use to help keep the symptoms at bay and prevent the need for such things as a liver transplant. Hepatitis B has a couple of versions; an acute variety, as well as a chronic variety. Those who have acute Hep B infections often recover on their own after a period of time, and we can help provide guidelines that will help the body heal naturally. If things turn worse and the patient has chronic Hep B, there are more options to try to help manage things and reduce liver damage. Contact our team today to learn more about the different Hep B treatment options you have.
It All Starts with a Blood Test
We typically start with a blood test of patients to determine that they have Hep B in the first place, and then also to determine if it is acute or chronic. We can also look at doing a liver ultrasound that can show the amount of liver damage, if any. A liver biopsy may also be called for, which again can help determine the level of liver damage that is present. There are many different ways someone can contract Hep B, and those different risk factors can be a factor in a person contracting Hep B.
If you have acute Hep B, then it is entirely possible that your body will heal naturally from the infection, and you will fully recover. The important part of dealing with acute Hep B is that proper nutrition is important, as is getting good amounts of rest and plenty of fluids. We will be with you to monitor your body’s progress in fighting the infection to ensure that it doesn’t turn to chronic Hep B.
Chronic Hep B Diagnosis
Having a diagnosis of chronic Hep B means that you will need to have treatments for a long time, likely the rest of your life. This is needed to ensure that your liver isn’t destroyed, or at least prolongs the time until you may need a liver transplant. Antiviral medications are available to use to help slow the damage to your liver, and interferon shots are another option to help deal with the disease. No matter your Hep B diagnosis, our team is ready and able to help you deal with this disease.
Our goal with all Hep B treatment options in White Plains, New Rochelle, Bronxville, Yonkers, Westchester County, NY, and the surrounding areas is to ultimately have the body heal itself and rid itself of the Hep B virus. Gastroenterology of Hudson Valley is ready to help you understand the different treatment options for your Hep B diagnosis. Contact us today to schedule your appointment to get on the road to recovery.